German Owners Flag Out
Despite the German government's commitment to industry-friendly policies, shipowners are finding it more cost-effective to register their vessels with open registries.
Most notable of Germany's...
Flags Worldwide Mount Joint Opposition to EU Class Legislation
Registries around the world have expressed opposition to Brussels' proposed new classification society regulation.
The European Union hopes to introduce the 'principle of mutual recognition,' a ...
MTI Responds to Obama's Executive Order Regarding Somalia
Last month, President Obama issued an Executive Order regarding recent conflicts in Somalia. As the ISRR wrote when the order was first released, it is unclear what Obama's intentions were in...
Nigeria Hopes to Develop its Maritime Sector
Nigeria's government is considering granting Nigerian vessels exclusive rights to carry the nation's resources.
Nigerian Transport Minister Alhaji Yusuf Sulaiman recently expressed disappointment...
Singapore Maritime Authority Provides Emergency Medical Assistance
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a press release stating that shipowners, agents, and captains may ask the Singapore Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) to help evacuate...
Review Updates: Liberia’s Extended Drydocking Scheme
Earlier this month, the ISRR posted a story about increasing drydock inspection intervals within the maritime sector. As mentioned in the post, Liberia is one of the registries supporting the trend....
Review Updates: Anne Blythe Reports on Sea Japan 2010
Last month the ISRR wrote an article summarizing expectations for Sea Japan 2010, which took place April 21-23 in Tokyo.
Today, the ISRR speaks with Anne Blythe, Senior Registrar for the Isle of Man...
Seoul Implements Blockade of North Korea as Reponse to Sunken Warship; North Korea Threatens Retaliation
In a breaking news update, North Korea has responded to a South Korean blockade with a severance of communication and threat of military retaliation.
The AP release, available here, is the latest...
US Coast Guard Implements Support of Seafarers Fund
The US Coast Guard intends to allot funding to "seafarers involved in national investigations or abandoned by their employers" in its latest US Coast Guard Authorization Bill.
Maritime companies that...
CMA Discusses Piracy Further at May Luncheon
The Connecticut Maritime Association held an informative discussion about anti-piracy regulations, led by guest speaker James Bergeron, political advisor at Striking Force NATO.
At the organization...